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There are an unknown number of hollowed out tree logs still in service and being used to transport drinking water. https://www.kake.com/news/wichita-used-to-us

There are an unknown number of hollowed out tree logs still in service and being used to transport drinking water. https://www.kake.com/news/wichita-used-to-use-trees-as-water-pipes-local-plumber-finds-one-under-emporia-street/article_5fe7e345-375a-511a-a5e7-599633b3b9cb.html https://www.kake.com/news/wichita-used-to-use-trees-as-water...

jcgrillo 2y ago
Every once in a while they dig one up by accident in Boston. Many ~ancient cities don't even know where all the pipes are, or how they're connected. It'll be a colossal project.
jvdvegt 2y ago
Unavailable in EU, so here we go; https://archive.is/9I14n https://archive.is/9I14n